Why ‘why’ is crucial in an interview
The unspoken question in a job interview is “why?”. The story you’re telling, the example you’re illustrating, should not just […]
Preparation maketh the presentation
Q: I recently applied for a promotion. I was surprised when I found out the interview process would include delivering […]
Dealing with competency-based probe
In competency-based interviews, you tell stories about things you have done. The purpose is to demonstrate a particular competency – […]
Bad form as closing date passes by
Q: The closing date was today. Last night, after much procrastination, I finally opened the application form and started to […]
A strong aversion to the weakness question
Q: “I haven’t done an interview in years. How do they even work these days? The last time I did […]
Don’t let questions throw you off the trail
In a job interview, it is important not to get rattled by the questions. The questions are only a means […]
Two jobs, same company – should I have a go?
Q: There’s a company I’d really like to work for – two jobs that interest me have recently been advertised […]
Panel wanted me to bad-mouth my current employers
Q: I work in a small, tightly-knit sector where everybody knows everybody else. Companies are very jealous of each other’s […]
Valuing ‘deep work’ in a world of shallow intrusions
Whether or not it has impacted upon you yet, there is no doubting the fact that a workplace revolution is […]
Note-taker doth protest too much
Q: I’d like to take some notes during the interview – just to be sure I get a fair crack […]